Human Resources

Costa MD stars in 'Boss vs Barista' film

The coffee shop chain unveiled a new Costa Careers YouTube series, starring Jason Cotta, recently appointed Managing Director of Costa UK and Ireland...

Costa MD stars in 'Boss vs Barista' film

The coffee shop chain unveiled a new Costa Careers YouTube series, starring Jason Cotta, recently appointed Managing Director of Costa UK and Ireland...

Starbucks appoints Hans Melotte as VP Global Supply Chain

The coffee shop chain announced the appointment of Hans Melotte as executive vice president, Global Supply Chain, effective June 27.

Carluccio's Chairman steps down after 17 years

Having founded the company with Antonio Carluccio in 1999, Simon Kossoff will step down as Chairman effective July 31st.

Domino's to deliver 10,000 jobs in 2016

The pizza brand will deliver 10,000 jobs for new people in 2016, ahead of a huge summer of sport including Euro 2016 and the Olympic Games.

McDonald's CEO: "Robots will not replace workers"

According to a story by the Guardian, McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook stated that the company will not be replacing its employees with robots...

McDonald's Board of Directors names Enrique Hernandez, Jr. non-executive chairman

The McDonald's Corporation Board of Directors announced that Enrique Hernandez, Jr. has been elected non-executive Chairman of the company's Board of...

Starbucks housing loan program aims to support employees

The coffee chain's partners are now benefiting from a program Starbucks UK announced in September 2015 called Home Sweet Loan – an initiative...

Pizza Hut employees change names to Vardy, Mahrez and Ranieri after Leicester title win

According to a story by the Daily Star, employees of the pizza chain decided to celebrate Leicester's unlikely title win by officially change their...

Esquires Coffee appoints new Head of Acquisitions

The brand announced the addition of Cameron Lawrence to its UK team in the position of ‘Head of Acquisitions’.

Starbucks drives support for youth employment

Starbucks partners are helping young people around the world in their quest for employment, from resume building to interview practice and teaching...

McDonald’s confirms contracts trial

The fast food chain announced that it is trialling new methods to offer a range of flexible and fixed hours contracts.

Caffe Nero staff told that they can no longer have free lunch due to National Living Wage

According to a story by Metro, the staff at Caffe Nero will no longer receive free lunches during their shift because of the National Living Wage.

pod to maintain existing prices in light of National Living Wage implementation

The brand announced that it has ensured that the National Living Wage increase will not be passed on to its customers, maintaining its prices at their...

Andrew J. McKenna to retire from McDonald's Board of Directors

Andrew J. McKenna, Chairman of the Board of McDonald's Corporation, announced that he has advised the Board that he has decided not to stand for re...

Over 7,000 Costa employees under 25 benefiting from National Living Wage

The coffee shop chain revealed that 55% of its staff are under 25 and will continue to benefit from the National Living Wage pay increase.

Starbucks UK expands Apprenticeship Programme

In tandem with National Apprenticeship Week (March 14-18), Starbucks is expanding its apprenticeship programme to include those with higher degrees by...

pod Appoint New Execs

Sean Burlinson, formerly of Baxter Storey and Harris & Hoole, has been named the brand's new Food Director, while pod’s Marketing Director Meg Ellis...